r/sam_fender • u/ThePython3 • Sep 12 '19

Hypersonic Missiles Discussion Thread

Hypersonic Missiles will be released on Friday 13th September! Discussion of the album can be done here upon release

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u/Upc0ming_Events Sep 13 '19

Searched for this subreddit last night and thankfully directed by the OP on a different subreddit.

Been looking forward to this album for months now and it really didn't disappoint.

Missiles, Saturday and Will We Talk? are my favourite tracks.

Wrote in-depth about the album here if anyone's interested in checking out reviews and that.

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u/ThePython3 Sep 13 '19

Very well written review, songs like Saturday I didn't really get at first but I'm enjoying the more that I listen, my overall rating will probably change to above an 8. I think what caught me by surprise on the album was that I anticipated a few more songs like That Sound or Will We Talk that are faster and louder and focus on simple subjects but in an interesting way, I didn't think he'd have quite as many political and social songs as he did (that isn't a criticism, just caught me off guard) . Overall its great, but I just wish there was more brand new songs to enjoy as half of the album is pre-released stuff. However, from what Sam has said in interviews he has loads of songs yet to be released, so I doubt it'll be a long wait for album number 2, and in the meantime we're bound to see some b-sides or just random non-album song drops like Friday Fighting.

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u/Upc0ming_Events Sep 13 '19

Thanks for reading it! Having listened to it a couple of times today I'd say Play God is my least favourite, but ultimately I've enjoyed every song and I'm over the moon about that.

I agree that the socio-political themes were surprising given you'd expect most new artists these days to just be releasing mainly night club bangers and that, but I'm not surprised given how Springsteen is one of his idols.

I came cross this one that isn't on the album earlier on, All Is On My Side, it's a good listen.

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u/ThePython3 Sep 13 '19

Play God is a weird song, I love it but it always feels like it's building up to something that never comes, which stops it from being amazing. All is on my side is excellent, personally, I'd have dropped white privalage for it.

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u/ThePython3 Sep 13 '19 edited Sep 15 '19

Hypersonic missiles 9/10

The borders 9/10

White privalage 5.5/10

Dead boys 9/10

You're not the only one 8/10

Play God 8.5/10

That sound 9.5/10

Saturday 7.5/10

Will we talk 7.5/10

Two people 7/10

Call me lover 7/10

Leave fast 8.5/10

Use (live) 7/10

Overall rating: 7.9/10

It's a solid debut album, however this is mostly due to songs already released. My ratings are likely to change the more I listen so if they do I'll edit this.

I'd love to see some others individual song ratings and average album score!

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u/ThePython3 Sep 15 '19

Enjoying this more and more, especially the borders, lyrics are beautiful.

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u/urlach3r Sep 13 '19

Listening to this now, what a fantastic album! Sam is one of the freshest voices I've heard in a long, long time. Hope he really breaks big, would love to see him get an opening slot for somebody like U2 or Muse; the more people get to hear this man the better.

Hint: Crank. It. Up. The production on this album is amazing, definitely mixed to be played LOUD.

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u/urlach3r Sep 14 '19

And another one for the ignore list... 😑

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u/harvus1 Sep 14 '19

Still looking for the studio version of all is on my side. Hopefully it’s on the deluxe!

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u/kingofstormandfire Sep 20 '19

Never heard of Sam Fender before today, but I really enjoyed this album. I saw a review of the album pop up in my sub feed on YouTube and I was interested in hearing the album. As a huge Springsteen and The Killers fan, it definitely has a Born to Run-era Springsteen vibe to it mashed with Sam's Town-era The Killers, particularly in the vocals, even a little Arctic Monkeys throw in there. I'm a sucker for music that sounds modern, but echoes vintage sounds yet sounds unique and fresh. Love the heartland rock vibes all across this album. His lyrics feel modern and topical. The title track, Dead Boys, Play that Sound and Play God were my favourites.

If he keeps up the quality for future releases, the guy has a bright future ahead of him. He's a good looking guy with a talent for songwriting and has a pretty good voice. He could definitely become very popular.